Long, sweeping gowns are undeniably beautiful, but they can be highly cumbersome when navigating cracked city sidewalks, stepping in and out of vintage taxi cabs, dodging unexpected puddles, or walking up the steep stone steps of a bustling downtown building
So when youre in doubt, put on a tie
A ruffle lace frill adds a touch of femininity to the fitted bodice, while the asymmetrical design creates a flattering silhouette
SIZES 1 (2) 3 MEASUREMENTS Bust Circumference: 140 (152) 164 cm 55.1 (59.8) 64.6 inches Dress Version Length: 70 (72) 74 cm 27.6 (28.3) 29.1 inches (measured from center back collar top edge) Sweater Version Length: 58 (60) 62 cm 22.8 (23.6) 24.4 inches SUGGESTED NEEDLES 4 mm US 6 circular needles ( 60, 100 or 120 cm 24, 40 or 48 inches ) 3.5 mm US 4 circular needles ( 60 cm 24 inches ) OR adjusted needle size to obtain gauge KNITTING DENSITY In pattern stitch using 4 mm US 6 needles 22 sts x 27 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches SIZE GUIDE The sweater dress is intended to have an x-large feel fit
its also wonderfully easy to care for, which means no stressful laundry instructions or trips to the dry cleaner
Theyre basically a way to add shape turning a flat piece of cloth into something with curves